Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 10:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 10:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 10:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying that just like He punished Samaria for worshiping pretend gods, He will do the same to Jerusalem if they worship pretend gods too. God wants everyone to only worship Him because He is the true God.

Isaiah 10:11: Shall I not, as I have done unto Samaria and her idols, so do to Jerusalem and her idols?

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:2-4

While Isaiah 10:11 speaks of destruction and punishment, Isaiah 2:2-4 prophesies a time of peace and nations turning to God, which contradicts the theme of judgment in Isaiah 10:11.

Isaiah 2:2-4: And it shall come to pass in the last days, [that] the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. [established: or, prepared]

Contradiction with Psalm 72:11

Isaiah 10:11 references dominion and destruction over kingdoms, yet Psalm 72:11 envisions universal peaceful submission to a righteous king, not forceful conquest.

Psalm 72:11: Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Isaiah 10:11 implies devastation and conquering, whereas Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers, showing a contrast between warlike actions and peace.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

In contrast to the destruction in Isaiah 10:11, Micah 4:3 predicts the end of war, with swords turned into plowshares and conflict ceasing.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Isaiah 10:11 involves aggression and taking spoil, while Romans 12:20 advocates for kindness to enemies, overtly contradicting the notion of conquest.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in Isaiah 10:11 could be seen in the context of God's use of one nation to punish another. On one hand, God is using a nation as an instrument of punishment, which could be seen as just. On the other hand, the nation used for punishment is itself wicked and is later punished for its actions, raising questions about fairness and justice. This might seem contradictory because it appears that God is both allowing and condemning the same actions.

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